Therapies that deliver electrical stimulation to the brain to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have been found to be effective. To deliver this deep brain stimulation (DBS), electrodes are implanted in areas of the brain through small holes drilled in the skull. A pacemaker-like device is also inserted under the skin of the chest to power the electrodes.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Brain, Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, UNIST
'Bio-paper' implant: Personalized wireless electrotherapy for Parkinson's
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